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Selector Lever Cable






Selector Lever Cable

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Pry Lever - RMV Outside Mirror (80-200)

Removing

- Remove selector lever handle => [ Selector Lever Handle ] Selector Lever Handle.

- Remove cover for shift mechanism => [ Selector Mechanism Cover ] Selector Mechanism Cover.

- Loosen selector lever cable locking bolt - 1 - with Torx 25 socket approximately 1 turn, do not remove completely.





- Pry out securing clip - 2 - with a screwdriver.

- Remove nuts - arrows - and slide shift mechanism heat shield back.





Shown with driveshaft removed to provide a better illustration.

- Remove bolt - 1 -, if present.





- Pry out lock washers - 2 -.

- Pull noise insulation down slightly.

Shown with driveshaft removed to provide a better illustration.

- Remove rubber cap - 2 - from shift mechanism.





- Remove selector lever cable securing clip loosened from above.

- Remove selector lever cable - 1 - downward from selector mechanism function unit cover.

Take care not to bend or kink selector lever cable.

- Press ball socket - 1 - of the selector lever cable off from the selector shaft lever using Pry Lever - RMV Outside Mirror (80-200).





- Unclip the securing plate - 2 - at selector lever cable mounting bracket.

- If present, remove bolt - 3 - and remove selector lever cable.

Installing

Install in reverse sequence; note the following points:

Take care not to bend or kink selector lever cable.

Lightly grease ball socket of selector lever cable with polycarbamide grease (G 052 142 A2) before installing.

- Adjust selector lever cable => [ Selector Lever Cable, Checking and Adjusting ] Procedures.